1.
What would the correct pronoun be: "My name is Sonia. ___ love my family."?
Correct Answer
B. I
Explanation
The correct answer is "I." The pronoun "I" is a first-person singular subject pronoun used by the speaker to refer to themselves. In this sentence, Sonia is talking about her own emotions and actions, making "I" the necessary pronoun to express her personal connection and love towards her family.
2.
What would the correct pronoun be: "I met Sonia yesterday. ___ made me laugh."?
Correct Answer
C. She
Explanation
The correct answer is "She." In this sentence, "She" refers directly to Sonia, a previously introduced female subject. The use of "She" as a subject pronoun is appropriate here because it maintains the subject's continuity and clearly attributes the action of making someone laugh specifically to Sonia.
3.
What would the correct pronoun be: "On the left, you can see Simon. ___ is my brother."?
Correct Answer
B. He
Explanation
The pronoun "He" is the correct choice to replace the proper noun "Simon" in the sentence. "He" is a subject pronoun, and in this case, it is the subject of the verb "is." The other options are incorrect because they are either object pronouns ("him"), demonstrative pronouns ("that"), or pronouns used for inanimate objects ("it").
4.
What would the correct pronoun be: "Birds flap ___ wings."?
Correct Answer
C. Their
Explanation
The correct pronoun is "their" because it is the possessive pronoun that agrees with the plural noun "birds." Birds collectively own their wings, so "their" shows the correct ownership. The other options are incorrect because "its" is singular and possessive, "his" is singular, masculine, and possessive, and "them" is a plural objective pronoun, not possessive.
5.
What would the correct pronoun be: "My grandparents live in Mumbai. ___ visit us often."?
Correct Answer
B. They
Explanation
The correct answer is "They." This plural subject pronoun refers back to "grandparents," also a plural noun. The use of "They" is grammatically necessary to denote that the subject performing the action of visiting is the grandparents. It highlights the frequent nature of their visits, emphasizing regular interaction.
6.
What would the correct pronoun be: "Look outside. ___ is my car parked over there! The gray one."?
Correct Answer
B. That
Explanation
The correct answer is "That." "That" is a demonstrative pronoun used here to specify a particular object (the car) among others, possibly at a slight distance. It helps the speaker point out and identify their car to someone else, distinguishing it from other potential objects in view.
7.
What would the correct pronoun be: "Why have you not sent the report? ___ was your responsibility."?
Correct Answer
A. It
Explanation
The correct answer is "It." "It" refers to the report, a non-living object, and is used to highlight the subject of responsibility. The pronoun "It" in this context emphasizes the report's role in the discussion, questioning why the expected action (sending the report) was not completed, given that it was the person's responsibility.
8.
What would the correct pronoun be: "_______ are not my keys."?
Correct Answer
D. These
Explanation
The correct answer is "These." "These" is a demonstrative pronoun used for indicating specific objects close to the speaker or within sight. In this context, it is used to clarify that the keys being discussed (and are near or visible at the moment) do not belong to the speaker.
9.
What would the correct pronoun be: "_________ need to work harder to make my dreams come true."?
Correct Answer
B. I
Explanation
The correct answer is "I." As a first-person singular pronoun, "I" is used when the speaker refers to themselves. This sentence reflects self-motivation and personal accountability, indicating that the speaker acknowledges the need for increased effort to achieve their aspirations.
10.
What would the correct pronoun be: "Rohan said that _____ would not come tomorrow because he has soccer practice."?
Correct Answer
C. He
Explanation
The correct answer is "He." The use of "He" here refers to another male subject, likely discussed in a previous part of the conversation. This pronoun is crucial for maintaining the continuity of the subject through the sentence, linking the action (not coming) and reason (soccer practice) directly to the same person.
11.
If ______ had some more money, his girlfriend would have gotten the new phone she wanted.
Correct Answer
D. He
Explanation
The correct answer is "He." This sentence implies a hypothetical scenario about a male subject referred to with the possessive "his." The pronoun "He" is required to maintain subject consistency within the sentence, linking the financial capability directly to the male subject and the consequences for his girlfriend.
12.
________ has always trusted her boyfriend.
Correct Answer
C. She
Explanation
The correct answer is "She." This pronoun is needed to indicate that the subject of the sentence is female, aligning with the possessive pronoun "her" used later. "She" refers to a woman who consistently shows trust towards her partner, emphasizing a stable and enduring relationship.
13.
John is my friend. I gave ___ my books.
Correct Answer
A. Him
Explanation
The correct answer is "Him." This pronoun is an object pronoun referring to John, the male subject previously mentioned. It correctly identifies the recipient of the books in the transaction described, clarifying that the books were handed over to John.
14.
She is a good painter. This painting is __.
Correct Answer
B. Hers
Explanation
The correct answer is "Hers." This possessive pronoun denotes ownership, linking the painting discussed to the female artist mentioned at the beginning of the sentence. It emphasizes that the artwork belongs uniquely to her, underscoring her talent and ownership.
15.
Our friend, ___ we invited to the party, arrived early.
Correct Answer
C. Whom
Explanation
The correct answer is "Whom." This pronoun is used because it serves as the object of the verb "invited." "Whom" is the correct form to use when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition in formal English, correctly linking the friend's early arrival to their being invited to the party.
16.
Identify the sentence that uses an indefinite pronoun correctly.
Correct Answer
C. Everyone is welcome to join the meeting. ✅
Explanation
Indefinite pronouns, like "everyone," refer to non-specific people or things. "Everyone is welcome to join the meeting" is correct because "everyone" is singular and should be followed by "is." The other choices contain grammatical errors: "everyones" is incorrect because "everyone" is already singular, "everyone are" misuses the plural verb "are," and "everyone be" is ungrammatical.
17.
Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative pronoun?
Correct Answer
B. That is the book I was looking for.
Explanation
Demonstrative pronouns like "this," "that," "these," and "those" indicate specific nouns. "That is the book I was looking for" is correct because "that" refers to a singular object. The other sentences are incorrect due to misused demonstrative pronouns or improper sentence structure.
18.
Choose the correct sentence using a relative pronoun.
Correct Answer
A. The student who won the award is my cousin.
Explanation
Relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) introduce dependent clauses. "Who" is used when referring to a subject, making "The student who won the award is my cousin" the correct choice. "Whom" is incorrect here because it functions as an object, "which" is not used for people, and "that he" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
19.
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive pronoun?
Correct Answer
B. The red notebook is mine.
Explanation
Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) show ownership. "The red notebook is mine" is correct because "mine" functions as a standalone possessive pronoun. "My" is an adjective that requires a noun (e.g., "my notebook"), while "me" and "I" are subject/object pronouns that do not indicate possession.
20.
Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?
Correct Answer
D. She bought herself a new book.
Explanation
Reflexive pronouns like "herself," "myself," and "yourself" refer back to the subject of the sentence. In "She bought herself a new book," the subject "she" and the reflexive pronoun "herself" refer to the same person, making it the correct choice. The other sentences are incorrect because they either omit the reflexive pronoun or use the wrong case.